We provide grant funding to save and improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs across the country. These are just a few of the thousands of senior dogs who got their second chance thanks to the dedication of our grantees and the generosity of supporters like you!

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Hollis
7 YRS
Hollis, a 7-year-old Beagle, was surrendered to Animal Rescue, Inc. when his owner's health began to fail.Hollis had clearly been well cared for in his previous home. But he still needed updated vaccines, neuter surgery, and an…
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Sophie
9 YRS
When Sophie, a 9-year-old lab mix, arrived at Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) it was discovered that she had degenerative joint disease in her hips and a benign tumor at her elbow. These types of ailments can negatively impact…
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Summer
8 YRS
Summer, an 8-year old hound mix, was seen wandering in Kaloko on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Worried forher well-being, several neighbors tried to come together and capture her, but she was skittish and wouldn't…
Gizzmo
Cache Humane Society
Gizzmo, a 10-year-old Chihuahua, is a wonderful companion whose owner entered a residential facility. It was a sad family goodbye, but the Cache Humane Society in Logan, Utah, was confident the shelter could find Gizzmo a…
Amos
Bob's House For Dogs
Meet Amos! This sweet, 11-year-old boy came to Bob’s House for Dogs with extensive dental disease, including several abscessed and fractured teeth. No wonder he didn’t want to eat! Thanks to The Grey Muzzle Organization’s support…
Reba
Arizona Beagle Rescue
Abandoned at nine years old, Reba found herself alone at a shelter in Arizona. Grey Muzzle grantee Arizona Beagle Rescue stepped up and took this sweet girl into their care. When Reba first arrived at the rescue, she was one of…
Colt
National Mill Dog Rescue
A message from National Mill Dog Rescue founder, Theresa StraderAs I reflect back on 2016, there are certain dogs that stand out for one reason or another-- seniors whose bodies are ravaged from years of overproduction and…
Faith
SPOT
Nine-year-old Faith came to Saving Pets One at a Time (SPOT) at the request of a local humane society. She had been there for three weeks and was experiencing a lot of stress. Faith and two other female "breeders" were released…
Howard
Muttville
Meet Howard from San Francisco’s Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. At 11 years old, Howard found himself abandoned by his family with only one reason given to the shelter, “too old.” Instead of a name, he was now a number - #654156.…